Separate Property: What You Need to Know
In New York divorces, there are three categories of property: marital, separate and those that contain components of both. Every divorce is different and the value of assets and property can be difficult to pinpoint, even in amicable divorces.
The Role of the Attorney for the Child
To avoid putting your children in the middle of your divorce and risking an unwanted outcome, it’s crucial to hire an attorney who can help you understand and advocate for what is in your child’s best interests.
Winners, Losers, and Divorce
Winning and losing looks a lot different in divorce law than it does in other types of legal challenges.
The New Normal: Divorce, the Holidays, and the COVID Pandemic
There has been a lot of talk about “the new normal” when discussing the COVID pandemic this year — especially for divorced or divorcing couples.
The Reality of Divorce for Men
Studies actually show men struggle more than women do during and after divorce. Here’s a look at why.
Is Trump Troubling Your Marriage?
More than one out of 10 Americans have ended relationships due to political clashes specifically tied to Trump. That includes marriage.
Living on Your Own Terms
Life After Divorce: It’s time to start living, not just on your own, but on your own terms.
Understanding Child Neglect
The legal term is Derivative Neglect of a Child. What does the Court consider to be child neglect? Let’s look at some examples.
What is Family Law?
Divorce Law involves a married couple divorcing. In New York State, the Supreme Court handles divorces and related matters. Family Law involves matters affecting non-married couples and individuals as well as married couples. The Family Court, not the Supreme Court, handles these matters.
New Child Custody Issues Arise During COVID-19
A COVID stipulation provides stronger protection for the child’s health and best interests, and applies to parents currently divorcing as well as those already divorced with an access schedule in place.
Rebuilding Your Life After Divorce
Divorce is an enormous transition in anyone’s life. At some point, you may experience feelings of sadness and loneliness, but you may also feel relieved. Minimizing negative feelings and boosting the positive ones are key to building your new life.
Divorce in the Time of Coronavirus
Lockdown stress has spurred a surge in the demand for divorce in New York City, Westchester County, and around the country.
Divorce Process at a Glance
Contemplating divorce, or inching toward it, is itself a huge step. Here’s a step-by-step preview of the early-going.
Handling Emotions During Divorce
Regardless of how you experience your divorce, it’s important to keep in mind that even when emotions run high, keeping them in check during divorce negotiations is key to success.
Pep Talk From Your Future Self
Making the decision to divorce is one of the most difficult a person can make – but it can also be positively life changing.
Determining Child Custody Arrangements
Identifying the best access schedule for your children relies on the combined wisdom and legal precedent of parents, attorneys, the courts, child psychologists, and adult children of divorce.
Distribution of Marital Property
The distribution of marital property can be challenging in a divorce. Here are a few things you need to know.
The Consult
Thinking about calling a divorce attorney to schedule a consultation? Here is what you can expect.
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